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President Joe Biden delivered a 100th birthday greeting to former President Jimmy Carter, congratulating his predecessor, whom he “so much respects.”
Biden called Carter a “moral force for our country and the world” and wished him a happy birthday directly to the camera, praising him for his “courage, faith, compassion and most of all, my beloved friend.” did. CBS News.
Carter has been in hospice care since February 2023, making him the oldest president in American history. The Bidens remain in close contact with the Carter family.
Mr. Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, said at the Democratic National Convention in August that his pawpaw is “holding up” for the November election.
“He’s hopeful. And while his body may be weak tonight, his spirit is as strong as ever. Grandpa can’t wait to vote for Kamala Harris.” spoke.
Mr. Carter, a Democrat, oversaw important domestic and international milestones, including the Camp David Accords, the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, and the creation of the Department of Energy, Department of Education, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
He supported regulations on vehicle emissions and mandatory seat belts and airbags in vehicles, very unpopular policies at the time. Carter established formal diplomatic relations with China, designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday, and led important conservation efforts in Alaska.
Carter resigned from his one-term presidency in 1981 amid criticism for his handling of the Iran hostage crisis.
Perhaps it was Carter’s post-presidential actions that defined his legacy of service to others, including his dedication to public health and promoting democracy overseas.
“Even after you leave office, the moral clarity you demonstrated throughout your career will be reflected in your work through the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity to resolve conflict, promote democracy, and prevent disease. “I’m here,” Biden said at his birthday ceremony. The message was taken in front of President Carter’s portrait in the Statehouse.
“In short, Mr. President, I have great respect for you,” he added.
Biden was one of the first senators to support Carter in the 1976 presidential election.
“In 1976, it wasn’t enough to be ‘right’ on an issue. Our country and our party need a president who is not only right, but who has demonstrated the ability to achieve common goals.” Biden and Birch Bye The senators wrote jointly. A letter from that time.
Mr. Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to Plains, Georgia, to visit the Carter family on Biden’s 100th day in office in 2021.
Biden told reporters after the visit that he called the Carters “old friends” and said, “We sat down and talked about the old days.”
